Data Catalogue Manager

Dstl; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dstl is seeking a Data Catalogue Manager to lead the development, governance and maintenance of a defence-wide data catalogue integrated with the Defence Data and Analytics Platforms (DDAP).

You will own the long-term data catalogue strategy, ensure data is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR), and collaborate with the Data Governance Manager to establish robust governance frameworks across defence and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and governing enterprise data catalogs.
• Strong communication skills to influence across media and audiences.
• Ability to translate business needs into data governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, governance and maintenance of the Dstl-wide data catalogue integrated with DDAP.
• Define and implement a long-term data catalogue strategy aligned to digital transformation and MOD data initiatives.
• Establish, implement and maintain robust data governance frameworks, policies and standards with the Data Governance Manager.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

DDAP

Data catalog tooling

Job description

Location: Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, PO17 6AD

At Dstl, our vision is to have a modern way of working efficiently, accommodating and enabling our people to create, collaborate and deliver. To do this successfully in this job will require attendance at a Dstl location; Government Departments including wider MoD or Delivery and Mission Partner’s premises for 60% of your working time. Where business needs allow, and with the agreement of your line manager, there may be the option for a combination of workplace and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement.

Job summary

As Data Catalogue Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, governance, and maintenance of a Dstl-wide data catalogue ensuring its integration with the Defence Data and Analytics Platforms (DDAP). This role is critical in enabling efficient data discovery and governance across defence and government stakeholders.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

You will own the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of a Dstl wide data catalogue that enhances data accessibility and governance and supports the data lifecycle by ensuring that data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR).

You will lead the development and implementation of a long-term data catalogue strategy ensuring alignment to Dstl’s Digital transformation and MOD data initiatives.

You will be responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining robust data governance frameworks, policies and standards related to the Data Catalogue, collaborating with the Data Governance Manager as required.

Person specification

You will need to have strong communication and influencing skills, including storytelling across different media such as oral, written, and visual, as well as creative and critical thinking, and analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong networking and collaboration skills.

For more information on the job profile, see the job profile attached below.

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.